On November 3, 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported that the AgentX AI Hackathon for Employment and Business Solutions opened its doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
According to the agency, the event is designed to empower national talent to develop innovative AI‑based solutions that align with current labor market needs and to support business efficiency across a range of industries.
The hackathon brings together innovators, developers and artificial intelligence enthusiasts who work in multidisciplinary teams to prototype smart solutions specifically tailored to the needs of different sectors.
Participants are offered a virtual boot camp, specialized workshops and mentoring sessions that culminate in an in‑person phase where teams further develop their projects and present them to a panel of judges.
The program, as described by the Saudi Press Agency, aims to strengthen participants’ practical AI skills and provide hands‑on experience in turning ideas into innovative business solutions.
Ministerial officials highlighted that the initiative builds on the Ministry’s broader efforts to develop national digital capabilities, empower technology talent and align skills with labor market demands, thereby supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
In addition to the competitive element, the hackathon offers opportunities for participants to engage with experts and specialists and to explore career prospects in promising technology fields.
The event’s focus on applying AI technologies is intended to create practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve service quality and increase productivity in the private and public sectors.
Participants will also be encouraged to develop scalable technological applications that can be taken to market or deployed within government services, according to the agency’s release.
Overall, the Saudi Press Agency emphasized that the hackathon is an integral part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the digital economy and sharpen the Kingdom’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
